Squadron E Sees Wave of Discharges Amid PTY Appeals
The first group of men eligible for discharge after 20 months service undergoes pre separation processing. Father soldiers expect to return home soon as others follow. The unit notes losses, welcomes new officers, and reflects on a season of softball and social events.
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Cpl
Joe Shells
Theeason
Ebel
Kennedy
Lale
Libby
Long
Losch
Hyink
Miller
Wowack
Paccori
Spohn
Stewart
Beifer
Sugrue
Yooys
Squadron B News Relay From Cpl Enck
Cpl Herbert L Enck signs off on Squadron B news noting personnel losses and a farewell to Sergeant Graves as regular reporting resumes with Corporal Haupert returning to duties. The piece reflects on diminished squadron strength and ongoing departures from the field.
Theatrical Mixup Ends With Outburst Over Mishearing
In a backstage quarrel, Tom explains he was dismissed after a misheard cue. He thought the star asked for lights during a quick change, while the actress needed tights, causing a clash over duties and blame.
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Joe
Tom
G I Joe humor in an English air raid shelter dialogue
In an air raid shelter a GI humor sketch unfolds with quips about warmth and literacy. A dark corner replies about a McPherson, Paw boasts a scrawl while Maw asks what it says. A joke on water power quips women tears as the answer. A sergeant corrals five of eleven men caught gambling dayroom craps while a sixth says it’s not his month.
Bellboy at Niagara Falls Draws First Nights Fame
A wartime exchange reveals a bellboy at Niagara Falls once claimed more first nights in town than any other man, countered by an officer who jokes about his dramatic critic aura.
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Niagara Falls
Pressure suit enables ascent to 62000 feet
The Army Air Forces unveiled an inverted fishbowl pressure suit for stratosphere flying to a July 4 radio audience. The suit resembles a deep sea diver’s outfit with a goldfish bowl helmet and keeps normal body pressure while allowing full mobility for air crewmen at extreme altitude.
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New York
CNS
Army Air Forces
War Department Plans 60 Second Lieutenants for Interrogation Duty
Washington reports the War Department will appoint 60 second lieutenants to serve as interrogators and investigators in war crimes cases in the Mediterranean and European theaters by July 31. Applicants must be former enlisted sergeants or higher with 12+ months active in Counter Intelligence Corps as agents or have prior investigator experience or hold a law degree.
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Washington
Cns
Mediterranean
War Department
Counter-Intelligence Corps
Theaters Schedule Shows and Second Screenings
Theaters list matinees and evening runs for major films this week. Inside Job stars Preston Foster and Ann Rutherford with second shows in Theater 1 and Theater 3. The Big Sleep features Bogart and Bacall with second shows in Theater 1 and Theater 3. DANGER WOMAN and SHADOWS OVER CHINATOWN run with second shows in Theater 1 and Theater 3. Crack-Up with O'Brien Trevor Marshall and Rendezvous with Annie head the Friday lineup with second shows in Theater 1 and Theater 3.
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Preston Foster
Ann Rutherford
Sun
Humphrey Bogart
Lauren Bacall
Danger Woman
Brenda Joyce
Don Porter
Chinatown
Sidney Tolar
Victor Sen Yung
Pat O'Brien
Claire Trevor
Herbert Marshall
Service Club Events Schedule For Enlisted Personnel
The Recreation Hall offers pool, ping pong, table games, pianos, magazines, records, and a telephone center. Weekly events include sewing, Bingo, bridge, tours, quizzes, and games with times listed for Saturday through Sunday and special evenings. Celebrity Hour, Sing Song, and open house events run alongside film showings and tournaments.
Lamar USO Weekend Events Flyer
A listing of Saturday activities at Lamar USO includes movie showings at 7 30 and 9 p m, a bridge game at 8 p m, Nighters Dance at 8 15, Java Club at 9 30, Hymn Sing at 10 15, Church and Home Hospitality Hour at 10 45, Classical Records in Room A at 12 30, Voice Recordings at 12 30, Spotlite Hour at 4, refreshments at 5, a 7 30 movie, Wives Game Party at 2 30, and more dances and classes through the evening including Postdeb Supper Dance with food and music, Bingo at 8 30, Sheppardette and Art/Dance classes.
Evening Campus Events Highlight Local Gatherings
At USC lobby dance starts 8 30 p m Sacred Hearts parish party also 8 30 p m Oneg Shabat at Sheppard Field 8 p m engage students and community in structured social programs.
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Sacred Hearts Parish
Oneg Shabat
Sheppard Field
Eighth Street USC Weekend Community Activities
A schedule of events at Eighth Street USC includes Saturday programs such as a variety show at 8 p.m. and Sunday activities from 10 a.m. with a coffee hour hymn sing melody hour and Singsonge. Monday features a bicycle party with rental details. Tuesday offers Hobbylobby games at 7 30 p.m. Wednesday hosts Bingo led by the Osborn sisters with a grand prize and a telephone call home at 8 p.m.
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H. M. Tebay
Mery Lou Durrett
Osborn Sisters In Charge
Redwood USC Week Events Schedule Preview
A list of campus activities outlines the week at Redwood USC including College Night Dance from 6 to 8 pm and Java Hour from 8 to 11 pm. Other items feature Church Hospitality at 9:45 to 10:45 am Swim Party at 11 am Music Appreciation Hour at 4 to 6 pm Outdoor Movies at 6 pm and gaming tournaments at 8 pm Thursday through Friday boxing show and lawn party events.
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Java
Evening Activities at USO Club Highlighted
The notice lists events at the USO club starting at 8 p.m. Instruction in leather and shellcraft and a recreation of your choice are both scheduled for the same time. A party is also planned at 8 p.m. with no further details provided.
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Marguerite Chapman
Miss Chapman
Charles E. Howard
Ally
A-1
Texas
Ernest King
MP Force
Grady Reed
James A. Crombie
BTC
Willard J. Wisehart
Edgar E. Eades
Cpl. Herbert L. Enck
Texacts
Haupert
Graves
G.I
Sarge
Theater
Annie
Eddie Albert
Faye Marlowe
Service Club
Sydney
American Red Cross
Lamar Uso
P.m
USC
Eighth Street Usc
Redwood Usc
USO Club
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